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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Department of the Interior
At a Glance


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Mission:
Protects and provides access to our Nations natural and cultural heritage and honors the countrys responsibilities to Indian tribes and island communities. Its duties include managing federal lands, such as national parks and forests, running hydroelectric power systems, and promoting the conservation of natural resources.

Overall rank: 14
Overall score: 62.5
Number of employees: 59100
Employee trend: 57525(Sept. 01), 58857(Sept. 02), 59318(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Other locations: Regional offices in Anchorage, AK; Omaha, NE; Denver, CO; Oakland, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; and Washington D.C.

People who joined the agency in 2003: 3086 (5% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 3557
People who left the agency in 2003: 3582 (6% of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: 3388

Diversity profile Percentage
Male 62%
Female 38%
White 75%
Black 6%
Hispanic 5%
American Indian 12%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2%
Self-reported disability 6%

Demographic Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Men 62.7 13
Women 62.1 12
Under 40 66.5 10
40 and over 61.4 14
White 63.4 13
Black 57.1 17
American Indian 56 10
Hispanic 66.6 10
Asian/Pacific Islander 63.9 15

Best in Class Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Employee skills/mission match 76.8 12
Strategic management 53.2 25
Teamwork 68.8 24
Effective leadership 47.8 19
Performance-based rewards & advancement 43.4 18
Training & development 57.2 19
Support for diversity 54.9 24
Pay & benefits 62.2 20
Family friendly culture & benefits 33 20
Work/life balance 59.5 23

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